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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS DATA (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Operating Activities: |  |  |
Issuance of common stock for services rendered to date or to be received in future periods |  | $ 69 | $ 41
Issuance of common stock for acquired in-process research technology |  |  | 27,500
Issuance of common stock for 401(k) matching contributions and year-end bonuses | 839 | 1,361 | 3,778
Reclassification between deposits and other current assets | 219 | 526 | (180)
Supplemental Investing Activities: |  |  |
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities | (54) | (38) | 6
Supplemental cash flow information |  |  |
Cash payments for taxes | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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